_ADJUSTED ORGANISATION CHART

On our journey, we have encountered many companies—most with traditional organizational charts and some with centralized structures, where a single person leads and controls the entire business.

The 486Pro methodology will readjust your organizational structure, expanding the role of project coordination. It simplifies procedures, making them clear and transparent, enabling the entire company to respond positively to the new coordination model.

To consolidate and enhance procedures, we will establish a new monitoring department within your company—a dedicated team responsible for orchestrating procedures and generating comprehensive, streamlined information. This ensures seamless management of your company and project portfolio.

_IMPROVED PROCEDURES

With the implementation of the 486Pro methodology, your company’s management will become simpler and more transparent. Our procedures are objective, tested, and pragmatic, yet also robust and structured.

Each area of your company will follow a specific set of procedures—some already in place, others requiring improvement, and some entirely new to your organization.

The enhancement of procedures driven by our methodology, combined with the 486Pro software, will ensure an efficient way of working, maximizing the potential of each area and every team member.

This structured approach results in more accurate and valuable data and insights—essential for effective management—some of which you may not have previously considered.

_THE NEW PROJET MANAGER

Project managers are typically recognized for their merit, technical expertise, and ability to manage project scope while coordinating development teams.

However, these skills alone are not enough to meet the broader demands of company management.

Within the 486Pro methodology, project managers receive specialized training and take on responsibilities that ensure the seamless flow of information to higher management levels.

These responsibilities often require new competencies that neither the manager nor the company initially identify as crucial for achieving efficient management aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.

The 486Pro methodology directly addresses a key ambiguity in the role of project managers: the misalignment caused by a lack of clarity around the concept of ‘management’ and the various dimensions it entails.

_ADVANTAGES OF SPECIALISATION

The 486Pro methodology is built upon a set of components and assumptions that make it unique, comprehensive, and tailored exclusively for service companies specializing in architectural and engineering projects.

Conventional management methodologies, with their generic foundations and broad applicability across industries, lack the advantage of being specialized in a specific sector.

486Pro, however, bridges the gap between theoretical management models and a refined set of practical procedures that have undergone continuous maturation and simplification. Its exclusive focus on this sector has led to increased efficiency and seamless implementation with virtually no resistance.

The methodology’s procedures integrate with the software layer, fostering an objective management culture that clearly distinguishes business management from the semantic management of architectural projects.

_THE INITIAL DIAGNOSIS

Many of our clients initially believed they only needed software, and for years, that was the primary reason they approached us.

For us, software is a management tool, but we believe that no software can effectively support a company facing organizational issues, lacking defined procedures, or struggling to distinguish business management from the technical management of its projects.

For this reason, we begin by conducting an initial diagnosis of your company to assess its level of organizational maturity. This approach allows us to understand your business better and identify areas that may require adjustments.

For your company, this process is also a valuable asset, as it highlights the need to fine-tune certain operational parameters.

Once the partnership is established, we proceed with a complementary, more in-depth diagnosis, leading to a new assessment that outlines the steps for implementing the 486Pro methodology and software in your company.

_OVERCOMING OBJECTIONS

From the very beginning of our journey, we knew that working with architectural design firms would be a highly rewarding challenge.

However, the scale and scope of their projects, their complexity, and the constant demand for excellence create a dynamic where the design aspect often overshadows and compromises management within architectural firms.

As a result, we have encountered initial objections from almost all our clients, such as: 'Lack of time’, ‘Prioritizing project delivery’, ‘Limited sensitivity to management’, ‘Confusion between company management needs and project management needs’, ‘The mistaken belief that their company is unique or operates differently from others’, ‘Employees reluctant to engage in management tasks’, ‘Failure to comply with procedures and record-keeping’, ‘Lack of long-term planning’, ‘Confusion between planning and task allocation’, ‘The mistaken perception that planning is impossible in a constantly evolving reality’, etc...

The 486Pro methodology effectively addresses and resolves all these concerns.

Our implementation approach is granular and progressive, illustrated by the metaphor of a ladder that we climb together with the client.

Each step presents its own challenges—it may be more or less difficult, taking longer or shorter—but with every step forward in the implementation process, our clients also advance in their own organizational maturity. This journey elevates the company to a higher level, ultimately rendering all initial objections irrelevant.